Crime in South Twickenham: statistics, rates and trends
490 crimes were recorded in South Twickenham in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Twickenham at a glance
- Crime trends in South Twickenham
- Types of crime in South Twickenham
- South Twickenham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Twickenham
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Twickenham
- Demographics of South Twickenham
- Questions about crime in South Twickenham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (130), anti-social behaviour (124) and vehicle crime (58) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,160th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | South Twickenham | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 490 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.7 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,496 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in South Twickenham of any year here (490 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 490 | 46.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 557 | 53.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 602 | 57.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 615 | 58.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 552 | 52.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 706 | 67.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 796 | 75.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 562 | 53.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 595 | 56.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 46 to 58, while burglary fell from 45 to 28 and violence and sexual offences fell from 155 to 130.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 12.4 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 11.8 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 5.5 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Twickenham; the highest is Twickenham Riverside (95.5 per 1,000) and the lowest West Twickenham (45.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Twickenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Twickenham | 517 | 45.2 | -3% |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 649 | 59.8 | +28% |
| Teddington | 795 | 74.7 | +60% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,087 | 95.5 | +105% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 881 | 72.4 | +55% |
| Whitton | 594 | 60.2 | +29% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 704 | 64.9 | +39% |
| Heathfield | 873 | 76.0 | +63% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in South Twickenham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Poulett Gardens” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Poulett Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Knowle Road | 27 |
| On or near River View Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Heath Road | 15 |
| On or near Vicarage Road | 15 |
| On or near Lion Avenue | 14 |
| On or near South Road | 14 |
| On or near The Green | 14 |
| On or near Edwin Road | 12 |
| On or near Waldegrave Road | 12 |
Of the 366 crimes in South Twickenham with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 124 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 169 | 46.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
South Twickenham has an estimated population of 10,496 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.7%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (61%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (6.2%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Twickenham average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | South Twickenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 61.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Twickenham a safe place to live?
South Twickenham recorded 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,160th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in South Twickenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (124).
Is crime in South Twickenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Twickenham was down 12% on the year before: 490 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 557 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Twickenham?
About 10,496 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Twickenham?
South Twickenham is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.